superchip, flip chip. whats the difference?????? help me please.
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From: El Centro, Ca, USA
superchip, flip chip. whats the difference?????? help me please.
i have a few questions. what is the difference between the superchip and a flip chip. and which would be better. also is the reprogramer ( to reprogram your rev limiter and etc..) just as good. i need soem advise. thank you
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F-150 2000 Reg. Cab
4.6 manual
K&N Air Filter
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From: Lake Junaluska NC
Hey 4RDPWR try posting in the computer forum ,Mike Troyer will be more than happy to fill you in completly.I have a flip chip but mine is for a supercharger,side one is for 3,000 feet ele. and the other side is for sea level.Hope this helps answer you question 
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99 Black F150 4x4 4.2
Powerdyne SVO BD11-a Supercharger
12lb. of boost
24 psi.high flow fuel injectors
Port matched intake
Boost gauge 30"HG-20PSI A piller mount
Ram air intake
K&N air filter
JBA Headers
True dual exhaust w/Flowmasters(2 1/2 in. pipe)
custom programed Superchip(Flip chip)
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Rhino Liner
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limo tint
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99 Black F150 4x4 4.2
Powerdyne SVO BD11-a Supercharger
12lb. of boost
24 psi.high flow fuel injectors
Port matched intake
Boost gauge 30"HG-20PSI A piller mount
Ram air intake
K&N air filter
JBA Headers
True dual exhaust w/Flowmasters(2 1/2 in. pipe)
custom programed Superchip(Flip chip)
All black factory sport package.
Rhino Liner
GTO smoke headlight&tailight covers
limo tint
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From: Grifton NC USA
A Flip-Chip is like having 2 Superchips, and has a switch so you can "flip" back and forth between 2 programs, usually one for 93 octane, and one for 87 octane. It's basically 2 different Superchips in one module. It allows you to use either type of gas and still see some performance gains.
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Century "Cargo Cover"
K&N FIPK Gen II
Superchip!!!
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2000 Harley/Davidson F-150
Lund Bug Deflector
Ventshades
Century "Cargo Cover"
K&N FIPK Gen II
Superchip!!!
89 F-150 Lariat 4X4 for the "dirty work"!
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Correct, the standard Flip Chip has 1 program that is basicly your OEM program so you can run 87 Octane and the other program is the standard Superchip program for which you must run 92+ octane.
The benefit to having one, vs. just pulling the chip to run regular fuel, is that you still get the greatly improved shifts. Yank a chip and most people cry until they get it back in. Flip a chip and the performance might be a little dissappointing, but it still shifts great!
I don't have any experience with a reprogrammer, I could be wrong, but I'm not sure that unless you know exactly what you're doing, it would be a great idea. It might be frustrating too if you expect great results, but don't know how to get it there.
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The benefit to having one, vs. just pulling the chip to run regular fuel, is that you still get the greatly improved shifts. Yank a chip and most people cry until they get it back in. Flip a chip and the performance might be a little dissappointing, but it still shifts great!
I don't have any experience with a reprogrammer, I could be wrong, but I'm not sure that unless you know exactly what you're doing, it would be a great idea. It might be frustrating too if you expect great results, but don't know how to get it there.
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